RIP: 'Very genuine person' - Tributes pour in for popular Carlow man ahead of funeral
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Tributes pour in on RIP.ie for a popular Carlow man who sadly passed away recently
Heartbreak in Carlow following the death of a popular man who will be deeply missed within the county.
Patrick Buggy, of 3. New Road, Leighlinbridge, Carlow and ESB, Carlow passed away peacefully on 2nd November 2026 .
He sadly died surrounded by his loving family under the wonderful and compassionate care of nurses and staff of Beechwood Nursing Home Leighlinbridge.
Paddy will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife Carmel, children Declan, Colette, Kevin, Philip, Paul, Sharon, Sandra and Peter together with their partners Evelyn, Mark, Yvonne, Doris, Paul, Padraig and Yvonne, his grandchildren Aimee, Niamh, Caitlin, Molly, Jack, Rachel, Kevin, Caoimhe, Patrick, Scarlett, Sasha, Ryan, Cian and their partners, great-grandchildren Hollie, Enya and Henry. Paddy will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.
Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, November 5th, at 11am followed by burial afterwards in St. Brigid’s Church, Coon West, Co. Kilkenny.
He leaves behind a lifetime of memories and a place in the hearts of those who loved him that will never be forgotten. May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace.
Family flowers only and donations if desired to The Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland.
Tributes have poured in on RIP.ie for Paddy and his family. One mourner said: “It was always a pleasure to work with Paddy. A very genuine person.
“When Paddy wasn't working, he was entertaining all around him, in his own lovable way. Paddy you made going to work a pleasure.
“I am privileged to have known you. I hope you have all the faithful in Heaven in stitches. May God have mercy on your gentle soul, and I'm sure if He doesn't, you'll have something to say about it”.
Another person said: “Sincere Sympathies to Carmel and our cousins Declan, Collette, Kevin, Phillip, Paul, Sharon, Sandra and Peter.
“Uncle Paddy and Dad were great story-tellers and between the two of them they had great local knowledge of people and places . They are reunited now with many more stories to share. Remembering fondly the memories we all shared”.
“We have great memories of the many good times spent in Paddys Company. Always a bit of craic and fun. Our condolences to Carmel and the family. May Paddy rest in peace,” another person said.